He and his staff develop recovery services into the New Life Program.Ģ007 – The Mission purchases and renovates a three-story Victorian house on Barnum Avenue to open a shelter for homeless women.
Mickey Kalman becomes Executive Director, creating physical fitness programs, adult education, and 12-step support programs for men and women wanting to be free of addictions.Ģ002 – Rev. Later that year, the Mission acquires the Fanny Crosby Memorial Home on Fairfield Avenue and relocates its men’s shelter there.ġ997 – The Mission establishes an addiction recovery program for women.ġ999 – Rev. Staff and volunteers distribute food and offer prayer to hungry men, women, and children. Jim tells the people about God’s love and transforming power while Tammy sings gospel songs along with a karaoke machine.ġ996 – The Mission converts an old RV into a Mobile Kitchen. They cook meals in local church kitchens and distribute them from the back of their station wagon. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.1993 – Jim and Tammy Watson establish Bridgeport Rescue Mission. This email address is being protected from spambots. “This Matching Challenge is a great opportunity for people who want to make their already-generous gifts do even more good and for those who may be considering making a donation for the very first time.”įor more information on Bridgeport Rescue Mission and the Matching Challenge, visit contact Donna Romano, Director of Marketing at 20 ext. “We’re grateful for the compassionate Mission partners who shared so generously to make this campaign possible,” he said. Wilcox invites anyone who would like to make a gift to the Matching Challenge to donate online at send a contribution to Bridgeport Rescue Mission, PO Box 9057 Bridgeport, CT 06601. All gifts must be received online or postmarked by May 31 to count toward the challenge. The Mission also provides safe shelter and recovery programs for homeless and addicted men and women, along with life- and job-skills training, GED classes, spiritual counseling, and referrals to other important community resources for individuals who struggle to provide for themselves and their families. Raising a total of $300,000 by May 31 will help the Mission further its outreach of providing meals and emergency services. “At the Mission, we know all too well how one missed paycheck or a trip to the emergency room can be the final straw that shatters the independence of our impoverished and near-homeless neighbors, and we must be prepared to help if and when the worst happens.”
Wilcox said the Matching Challenge opportunity comes at a critical time as the Mission continues to assist an ever-increasing number of local families and individuals who have fallen on hard times.
“That means offering double the help for our local community members who have lost their livelihoods, their families and their independence.” “This campaign offers our donors a special opportunity to make their financial contributions go twice as far during the month of May,” said Executive Director Terry Wilcox. Inspired to create a double helping of good, a group of donors has made a $150,000 gift and challenged others in the community to match their gift with an additional $150, 000 by May 31. This May, friends of Bridgeport Rescue Mission believe that one good gift deserves another – especially gifts that assist Fairfield County’s hungry, homeless and working poor. Donations to Bridgeport Rescue Mission by May 31 Will Be Matched, Offering More Support for Community’s Impoverished and Homeless